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Barrel Electropolishing small parts of SS

We want to electropolish small parts (1/4 inch long and 1/8 inch in diameter) in batches of 2000 at a time in a barrel. The parts are made of 316 SS.

1. What is your experience of barrel electropolishing?

2. Will it work as well as rack ?

3. Any particular care we should take ?

Any suggestions?

Thank you for all replies

R Malo
New Jersey and India

Mr. Malo, Most electropolishing processes that utilize bulk methods are proprietary to individual companies.

Dave McKay
Cleveland, Ohio

October 18, 2008

Hi, R. Unfortunately I guess I have to agree with Dave. I did a quick lit search and came up empty on barrel electropolishing. I've seen electropolishing done in tiny little bowls for dental and medical needs, and I've seen large production electropolishing in a rack operation, and seen the inside of tanks electropolished, but sorry I've never personally seen a barrel electropolishing operation.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey

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